A Wimbledon-based theatre school is offering opportunities for youngsters in a bid to boost self-esteem and confidence.

The new High Sheriff of Essex is setting out on his year in office not only with a true sense of resolve, but also a sense of humour.

THE Green Party candidate for Mayor of London, Sian Berry, joined police yesterday (20) beside the A312 Church Road, close to the Target Roundabout.

Motorists will be prevented from driving along a road through Epping Forest at certain times of day from the end of this month.

Harrow Conservatives criticised a “waste of taxpayers’ money” on contentious traffic schemes after a report highlighted their unpopularity.

Sadiq Khan has said that further devolution is “integral to the future of our country” as he seeks greater powers as mayor if re-elected on May 6.

The leading candidates in the race to be the next Mayor of London have now all published their manifestos outlining their plans for the next three years.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a park ranger?

A man who reportedly "threatened to jump" from a bridge at Mitcham Eastefields Station earlier today (Tuesday, April 20) has been helped down by emergency service personnel.

Amazon has opened its first hair salon in the UK.

Homes in Wimbledon were among the most sought after real estate in the London property market between the last quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021, as home-buyers set their eyes on areas with green spaces in lockdown.

Raunchy period drama Bridgerton will return for a second, third and fourth series, it has been confirmed.

Police have executed a drugs raid on an address in Shooters Hill, with two people taken into custody.

Charlton Athletic fans have travelled over 43,000 miles alongside rival club fans, running, walking and cycling virtually across Europe to raise £25,000 for charity.

People living in Croydon who have previously tested positive for Covid-19 are being urged to take part in a key new study that hopes to unravel one of the most crucial questions posed by the virus.

Nearly 250 new flats could soon be built in Purley town centre.

St Raphael's Hospice has successfully set up their new donation centre in Sutton.

Hundreds of people have donated blood plasma in Twickenham after a 20-year ban was lifted earlier this year.

Police are appealing to the public to help find Maria, a 'high-risk' missing person from Belvedere.

The 'vast majority' of school children in Merton secured a place at one of their preferred primary schools on the UK's National Offer Day 2021 (April 16).

St Georges Hospital has won an award for a special episode of 24 Hours in A&E with the British Heart Foundation.

A man has died on train tracks near Whitton amid a police chase.

Hampton Court Palace’s grounds are filled with colour this Spring as Historic Royal Palaces launches its first ever Tulip Festival.

One Wednesday, the Queen will celebrate her 95th birthday, days after Prince Philip's funeral.

The sunny weather is set to stay in south east London for the coming week, the Met Office has said.

A blind cat which was abandoned outside an animal hospital in Merton has found its forever home.

Sadiq Khan has said that further devolution is “integral to the future of our country” as he seeks greater powers as mayor if re-elected on May 6.

A developer won permission to build 24 new homes on the site of two detached houses despite concerns over affordable housing.

The candidates vying for a seat on Enfield Council in Jubilee ward have been revealed.

Roads in Enfield are set to be temporarily closed while roadworks are carried out from this weekend.

A holiday programme has once again been providing healthy food and fun for disadvantaged children.

Boxpark Wembley is set to launch a new pop music themed crazy golf course when customers will be allowed to dine inside.

FORGET about Chelsea FC, the Huq household is now turning to Hanwell Town.

Help is at hand if you have yet to complete your UK Census form and live in Epping Forest.

Forensics teams used DNA to trace a man who spat at staff after begging for a free journey.

The leading candidates in the race to be the next Mayor of London have now all published their manifestos outlining their plans for the next three years.

A series of mosaic panels paying tribute to Palmers Green have been placed at Palmers Green Station.

A pensioner believes he has been treated as a “cash cow” after receiving his first ever parking ticket in a space he has used for decades.

A list of candidates has been revealed for the upcoming by-election in East Barnet.

Seven candidates are running for a seat on Enfield Council in the upcoming by-election in Southbury.

The statement comes Boris Johnson warned he is prepared to introduce new legislation to prevent the formation of a European Super League.

The law comes from 19th Century legislation but remains available to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to this day.

The four leading candidates running to be Mayor of London have unanimously opposed the expansion of Heathrow Airport.

Londoners are being urged to register to vote in the GLA elections ahead of tonight’s deadline.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is in the bookies market to become the next manager of Tottenham.

Shaun Bailey this morning launched his election manifesto with a pledge to cut crime in London “in 100 days”.

A GYM owner has shared his experience of reopening his business after a challenging year in the fitness industry.

The harrowing case of Sarah Everard sparked a fierce backlash from women in the UK and a growing social movement under the title 'Reclaim These Streets'.

Pictures show busy scenes at Northcote Road on the first weekend of restriction ease.

Londoners are being warned on the dangers of coming into contact with a type of pest caterpillar scientists say carries health risks to humans.